Looking for ways to bring more income to your property? Have you looked to ancillary income, to fill the gap? Cruise lines do this the best. The cost of a cruise is very reasonable, yet nine drinks and an island excursion later, you’ve suddenly padded their pockets with a lot of additional income. Read More→
WD-40 or Water Displacement #40 was created in 1953 and used for missile parts. Today, WD-40 can be found in most homes (or garages) and the number of uses for this product stretch far beyond what you’re currently using it for. Read More→
Waking up can be tough. Your alarm clock goes off and startles you as you wake for the day. Whether it is the radio, your phone, a traditional alarm or something else it is abrupt and abrasive and can start the morning in pretty tough shape. Maybe you hit snooze and go through it again, or maybe you get up and head straight for the coffee for your morning dose of caffeine. Regardless of the routine it makes waking up a lot harder. Especially on Monday after a nice weekend of waking to the sun or the smell of breakfast. Read More→
Empty units are easy to fix, you send your maintenance tech in with a key and take care of all that needs to be done, at whatever hour works for them, so that the unit is ready to show and lease when the time comes. But occupied units can pose a problem. They may have asked for the repair but you still have to schedule with them. And consider their side of things, they need their sink repaired but a strange man coming in to fix it is still uncomfortable. It is not like they were able to hire a plumber and do their own research. You are sending in a tech that they may or may not know and they just have to trust that you fully vetted them. Read More→
New apartments do not have a new apartment smell, they have a sterile generic look feel and smell. It is important to Personalize your new space when you move it. Personalization really makes a house have that “home” feeling. Colors that match your personality can really warm the place up and make it more comfortable. Read More→
Moving into your first apartment can be scary.
You bought your first rental property! Now what? Did you know that if you own four units or more you are bound by fair housing laws but that three or less and they do not apply? What about the other laws and regulations, both local and national that will apply to you? Does your city or county require inspections or registration? On top of laws and regulations, who do you go to for repairs or advertising? Where do you go to find this information? A new rental property can be a great investment but you have to be able to maintain it. Read More→
Most people make the moving process much more unpleasant than it should be. With a few easy guidelines, the moving process will run smooth and you can settle in comfortably. Read More→
How do you feel about smoking? Many states have banned it in bars and restaurants and now it seems that smoke free apartments are becoming more and more popular. Is this a new trend in apartment living?
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Regulating your rental property is an important part of your business. You want to protect your property while also keeping some peace between tenants (tenants that get along don’t move and don’t cost you money on the turnover). But how do you establish rules and regulations in your building/complex? Read More→
